Abstract: A box formed from a single piece of cardboard defining in its interior a pocket into which an illustrative leaflet or the like is inserted during the manufacture of the box which, advantageously, is shaped in such a manner as to facilitate the insertion of the products to be contained in the box and to enable the leaflet to be easily extracted from the already finished box.

Abstract: This invention relates to an integrated detachable coupon container, wherein said coupon(s) is/are formed by perforations strategically sited on the container design in such a manner to permit them to be readily detached by the ultimate consumer and used as redeemable coupons, without impairing the structural integrity of the packaging. The detachable portions of the container are printed with advertising materials in the form of redeemable coupons. Further the container includes perforations strategically placed along the bottom of the packaging which permit the end user to fold out supports integrated into the container which are sufficiently strong an properly placed so as to support the weight of the container and the intended contents, and to protect a table or other surface(s) on which the container may be placed.

Abstract: A cardboard/paperboard box for cereal, a child's toy, etc., that includes an integral removable tattoo, gemstone applique or other body art for promotional purposes (i.e. a premium play element or “gift with purchase”), is herein disclosed. In the preferred embodiment, the integral tattoo is formed on a multi-layer paper backing that is attached to the cardboard/paperboard box by a special pressure sensitive adhesive. The tattoo also includes a water soluble slip layer, a waterproof film coating, and an offset printed design such as a children's cartoon character, all carried on the backing.

Abstract: A one-piece paper or cardboard blank is converted into a hinged-lid cigarette pack wherein a box-shaped housing has a rear wall connected to the rear wall of a cover pivotable to and from a closed position in which it closes an opening at the top of the housing. The cover and the housing include sections which are respectively connected to the main portions of the housing and cover by weakened portions and are adjacent each other in the closed position of the cover. An adhesive revenue label or coupon is bonded to the outer sides of the sections and is manually or mechanically removed from the cigarette pack, with or relative to the sections, if a visual or automatic inspection of the freshly made cigarette pack reveals that its condition does not meet a predetermined standard.

Abstract: The hinge-lid box is accompanied by a printing carrier or coupon (38), which is arranged within the hinge-lid box in a position which is favorable from the point of view of production and for handling the hinge-lid box. For this purpose, the coupon (38) has a leg (41) which is directed toward a lid front wall (17) on the inside. Said leg is in form-fitting engagement with a lid inner tab (39), which is likewise arranged on the inside of the lid front wall (17). When the lid (11) is opened, the coupon is partially pulled out of the hinge-lid box or of a box part (10) of the same.

Abstract: A method and device for conveying folded sheet elements, whereby a sheet element, folded to have at least two superimposed portions connected along a fold, is fed along a given path by a movable gripping head, which engages and retains by suction a first of the two portions of the sheet element, and simultaneously deforms the fold to retain the second portion in contact with the first as the sheet element is conveyed.

Abstract: Pack units comprising a (cigarette) pack, in particular hinge-lid box (10), and an outer wrapper (24) made of thin, transparent film are assigned a printing carrier (30) which is arranged between the hinge-lid box (10) and outer wrapper (24), to be precise with (zigzag) folding. The printing carrier (30) is positioned in the region of an end wall (22) such that automatic unfolding takes place when the outer wrapper (24) is opened.

Abstract: A wrapping for an object includes an opening line made up of a tear tape by which the user opens the wrapping in order to gain access to its contents. A coupon bearing markings for publicity or other reasons is attached to a face of the wrapped object. The coupon also includes an opening line allowing access to information contained on inner pages of a coupon. The opening line of the wrapping and the opening line of the coupon are juxtaposed so that the user simultaneously opens the coupon and the wrapping.

Abstract: A bag in-pack enclosure wherein the enclosure is removably secured to an inner surface of a gusseted end of the bag adjacent an opening of the bag. The enclosure can be a pamphlet or a coupon, and can be a single sheet of material or a multi-folded piece of material. The bag is suitable for packaging disposable absorbent articles.

Abstract: This invention relates to a system and method for reclosing a package. A package reclosure is provided with a top layer having a perforation and a carrier substrate. A folded substrate or folded member is provided between the carrier substrate and top layer. The folded member is only secured to the top layer such that, when the perforation is torn, a portion of the folded member may be unfolded to reveal a repositionable adhesive which is used to retain an end of the package in a closed position.

Abstract: Cigarette pack of the hinge-lid box type, comprising a box part (11) and a lid (12), there being formed, in the bottom region of the box part (11), an opening (25) which can be closed by a closure flap (24) formed as part of a blank of the hinge-lid box. The opening (25) and closure flap (24) extend around the corner in the region of a box rear wall (14) and of a base wall (17). In the region of the opening (25), a chamber (35) is formed within the hinge-lid box in order to accommodate, for example, folded printed carriers.

Abstract: Pack units comprising a (cigarette) pack, in particular hinge-lid box (10), and an outer wrapper (24) made of thin, transparent film are assigned a printing carrier (30) which is arranged between the hinge-lid box (10) and outer wrapper (24), to be precise with (zigzag) folding. The printing carrier (30) is positioned in the region of an end wall (22) such that automatic unfolding takes place when the outer wrapper (24) is opened.

Abstract: A carton for packaging articles, having at least one supplemental information panel hingedly connected to one of the wall panels. The supplemental information panel is disposed inside the carton and can be withdrawn through an access port formed in one of the wall panels.

Abstract: A coupon dispenser assembly includes a disposable coupon dispenser and a protective shroud which is reusable with other similar coupon dispensers.

Abstract: A carton for packaging articles, having at least one supplemental information panel hingedly connected to one of the wall panels. The supplemental information panel is disposed inside the carton and can be withdrawn through an end of the carton.

Abstract: A one-piece paper or cardboard blank is converted into a hinged-lid cigarette pack wherein a box-shaped housing has a rear wall connected to the rear wall of a cover pivotable to and from a closed position in which it closes an opening at the top of the housing. The cover and the housing include sections which are respectively connected to the main portions of the housing and cover by weakened portions and are adjacent each other in the closed position of the cover. An adhesive revenue label or coupon is bonded to the outer sides of the sections and is manually or mechanically removed from the cigarette pack, with or relative to the sections, if a visual or automatic inspection of the freshly made cigarette pack reveals that its condition does not meet a predetermined standard.

Abstract: A canister for containing a particulate-type product. The canister includes at least one side wall, a top closure and a bottom closure. The side wall defines at least a portion of an internal storage region having an upper opening and a lower opening. The side wall includes a first paper-based layer, a second layer and an adhesive. The first layer includes a main body portion and a premium. The body portion and the premium are integrally formed such that the premium is selectively detachable from the body portion. The body portion and the premium each define an inner surface and an outer surface. The second layer has an inner surface and an outer surface. The adhesive bonds the inner surface of the body portion to the outer surface of the second layer, but does not impede detachment of the premium from the body portion. The top closure is connected to the side wall to encompass the upper opening. The bottom closure is connected to the side wall so as to encompass the lower opening.

Abstract: A coupon bearing lid component for a container is prepared from a sheet of paperboard, said paperboard having an outer surface with a finished coating for printing graphics and an inner surface on which coupon indicia is printed, the improvement wherein the inner surface of the lid has bonded thereto a polymeric film to cover the printed coupon indicia.

Abstract: A flexible bag has a readily detachable section defined by lines of perforation, which perforation lines are defined either in a flap panel attached at its opposite edges to a back panel and overlying the back panel, or in a back panel overlying the flap panel with the flap panel attached at its opposite edges to the back panel.

Abstract: A package (10) is disclosed including a tray (22) having an annular flange (34) extending from the open end (26) of a basket (24) receiving a promotional device (38). The open end (26) of the basket (24) is closed by a clear membrane label (32) extending thereover and onto the flange (34) to seal the promotional device (38) in the basket (24). The flange (34) includes a tab extension (37) and the clear membrane label (32) includes a pull tab (33) which is not secured to the tray (22). The basket (24) is inserted into an opening (20) formed in a panel (14) of a carton (12) until the flange (34) abuts with the panel (14) around the opening (20). A second label (36) is secured over the tray (22) and to the panel (14) around the flange (34) to attach the tray (22) to the carton (12). In a first form, the second label (36) has adhesive at least around the periphery thereof for adhering to the panel (14) outside the tray (22).

Abstract: A paperboard box and the blank used to make the paperboard box. The paperboard box is made from a single cut blank of paperboard. When the blank is folded into a box, the box has a top surface, a bottom surface and a plurality of side surfaces that extend between the top surface and the bottom surface. At least one slot is disposed within one of the side surfaces. A translucent piece of plastic covers each slot from within the paperboard box, therein defining a window. A tear-away section of paperboard material covers the window. The tear-away section of paperboard material exposes the window when removed. The tear-away section can be on the same section of paperboard as the window or can be on a separate section of paperboard that lays over the window.

Abstract: In a wet processing system included in a semiconductor device production line, a wafer carrier has bars formed with grooves for receiving the edge portions of wafers, and a pair of support plates each having a width smaller than the diameter of the wafers. The carrier reduces a volume required of a processing bath and promotes the smooth flow of aqueous solutions. Hence, the system reduces the consumption of chemicals and pure water as well as the cleaning time and other processing times.

Abstract: A beverage can for housing liquid products and a prize therein includes a prize dispensing assembly which cannot be easily detected without opening the beverage can. The prize dispensing assembly includes a holder which is frictionally held inside a guide. The holder is held in a position such that it is displaced from an underside of an openable tab on a lid of the beverage can. By this arrangement, a consumer may not detect the presence of the holder inside the beverage can by tapping on the openable tab, or attempting to rattle the holder against the openable tab. The holder also includes a spring loaded cap for contacting the underside of the openable tab, in case the holder becomes dislocated and abuts against the openable tab. The spring loaded cap dampens the impact of the holder against the openable tab and thus reduces the possibility that the prize dispensing assembly will be discovered prior to opening the beverage can.

Abstract: A device for use in participating in a contest wherein the device has a first layer integral with and superposed over a second layer having an outer surface on which spaced apart contest indicia are illustrated and a third layer superposed over and secured to the second layer to cover the contest indicia. The third layer is provided with openable cover portions which are located so that, when opened, the contest indicia will be exposed. The device preferably comprises a closed container which may be opened and filled with an edible product.

Abstract: A label (12) formed of a single thickness of paper for attachment to a cylindrical container (26) includes a peel out portion (10) incorporated therein. The peel out portion (10) is axially oriented and includes a bottom edge (32) and a wedge shaped top edge (36) which are continuously cut. The side edges (34) extending between the bottom and top edges (32, 36) include lower and upper portions (34a, 34c) which are continuously cut and include intermediate, perforated portions (34b). A perforated cut (38) extends across the top edge (36) to define a handle (40). The peel out portion (10) can be removed from the label (12) attached to the container (26) in a preferred form by pivoting the handle (40) about the perforated cut (38) and then by grasping and pulling the handle (40) in a direction generally parallel to the axis of the container (26) and the side edges (34) and toward the lower edge (16) of the label (12).

Abstract: A film bag laminate including an outer layer, an inner layer and an adhesive layer for attaching the outer layer to the inner layer. The adhesive layer includes a non-adhesive portion where the outer layer is not adhered to the inner layer. A printed ink layer is formed on the inside surface of the outer layer. The printed ink layer has a hidden indicia portion formed from multiple layers of ink. The hidden indicia portion includes an ink pattern layer disposed on the inner surface of the outer layer which forms at least a partially obscuring and distracting pattern that is visible from the outside of the film bag. A gray block layer of ink is formed on the ink pattern layer. A hidden indicia ink layer is disposed on top of the gray block layer. The hidden indicia layer is obscured from view from the outside of the package by the ink pattern layer and the gray block layer.

Abstract: A cuboidal pack for cigarettes, such as a soft pack or a box with a hinged lid, is provided with a separate printed carrier, or coupon-like insert, that is used for advertising purposes or conducting drawings, contests and the like. The separate printed carrier is inserted between adjacent layers of the wrappers forming the pack and is of a size that is adapted to be folded to cover one end wall and a portion of the front and/or back walls, while not covering the usually visible surfaces of the front and/or back walls of the pack to an excessive extent. When the outer wrapper is opened, the separate printed carrier can be removed, as by pulling on a tongue-shaped gripping piece that is folded across the top of the pack.

Abstract: A carton with a prize coupon formed within at least one wall of the carton and defined by peripheral severance lines. A tab, substantially smaller than the coupon, is folded over one end portion of the coupon to conceal the actual award provided by the coupon. The award is selectively exposed by a flap capable of being peeled from the tab, or an overlaid portion of the coupon.

Abstract: A beverage cup with an integral coupon panel extending from an outer seam edge of the cup and overlying the outer face of the cup wall. The coupon panel includes a central vertically downward strippable coupon integral with vertical side retaining strips along severance lines with the retaining strips bonded to the cup wall and the coupon free of the cup wall and secured solely by the side retaining strips.

Abstract: Cigarette packs, namely hinge-lid packs and soft-cup packs in particular, are designed in such a way that the pack content, namely a cigarette group, is surrounded on all sides by an inner wrapping (11) consisting of paper with a decorative print applied on the outside. For reasons of cost above all, the print is applied only on those surface regions of the inner wrapping (11) which are exposed when the pack (hinge-lid pack) is open or by virtue of construction. The inner wrapping (11) is produced by being severed from a paper web which, depending on the design of the inner wrapping and depending on the folding construction, has printed zones (34, 35), arranged at a distance from one another, or a continuous strip-shaped printed zone (43, 51) located along the edge of the web.

Abstract: By employing the present invention, a delivery system comprising drinking straws as a holder or instrument for secretly retaining a prize award is realized. The drinking straws of the present invention may be randomly intermixed with conventional non-prize bearing drinking straws, while being incapable of detection prior to opening the cover or holder associated therewith. In this way, prize awards such as cash and/or miniature models of prizes being won are secretly hidden and randomly distributed to lucky customers who instantly win the prize award.

Abstract: A packaging container prevents folded margins from becoming loose and prevents a mount from slipping out or the folded margins from hooking each other which might be caused by the loose folded margins. The packaging container comprises a main body having a storage section which is made of a transparent or semi-transparent material and is opened to one direction to store an article to be packaged. The mount covers the opening of the storage section to create a packaging space by inserting a peripheral edge portion of the mount between the folded margins folded over a peripheral edge portion of the main body and the peripheral edge portion. Cuts are made on the peripheral edge portion of the mount to form engaging pieces and the folded margins are inserted partially to the inside of the engaging pieces from the above-mentioned cuts to fix on the side of the main body of the peripheral edge portion of the mount.

Abstract: A mailer product is described which can be sold free of external packaging thus allowing single unit quantities to be sold at a reasonable price. The product is provided with a separable merchandiser panel containing desired merchandising information connected to the product at a perforated line with notches at each end for ease of separation. A vertical extension on one side of the merchandiser panel allows merchandising information to be provided above merchandising hook level in an area heretofore wasted.

Abstract: Gusseted plastic bags and methods of making the same in either rolls or stack packs, each bag having at least one plastic promotional strip extending along a side edge of the bag and secured adjacent to top and bottom edges. The promotional strip may be disposed either between the folded bag edges forming the gusset or outside of the gusset, and may or may not be perforated.

Abstract: A container having a removable indicator tag which is releasably attachable thereto. The tag can be attached to a peripheral rim, pedestal, lid, under a peripheral rim or to the sidewall.

Abstract: This document discloses a coupon dispenser in the form of an integral, vacuum-molded thermoplastic sheet foldable upon itself to enclose a stack of coupons in a box-like container with opposed side wall openings which allow withdrawal of coupons from both sides of the dispensing container. Integrally molded mounting accommodation is provided at one end. In an alternative form, the coupon receptacle proper is separately inserted by halves, respectively, in each foldable part.

Abstract: By employing the present invention, a delivery system comprising drinking straws as a holder or instrument for secretly retaining a prize award is realized. The drinking straws of the present invention are randomly intermixed with conventional non-prize bearing drinking straws, thereby being incapable of detection prior to opening the cover or holder associated therewith. In this way, prize awards such as cash and/or miniature models of prizes being won are secretly hidden and randomly distributed to lucky customers who instantly win the prize award.

Abstract: It is often required, in the case of hinge-lid boxes, to introduce enclosed leaflets or coupons (29) into the pack such that they can be seen at least when the pack is opened for the first time. A positionally correct arrangement of such a coupon (29) is ensured by a stop in the form of a lug (32) in the lower region of a collar front wall (16) of a collar (15). The coupon (29) is supported on said lug (32).

Abstract: A prize concealing member integrally formed by partially severing and folding a tab-forming section of a carton wall to overly and conceal a prize coupon also defined from the wall with both the tab and coupon being selectively severable from the wall.

Abstract: A one-piece coupon caddy is a sheet formed with a series of coupons. The sheet has a pair of ears that are bent rearwardly from the body of the sheet. The two ears have slots that receive the horizontal bar of a shopping cart basket so that the coupons are visible to the shopper.

Abstract: In a cigarette packet of the type with a hinged lid composed of a rigid box and a soft inner wrapping directly enveloping the cigarettes, the lid end is reinforced internally by a frame lodged between the wrapping and the box, and the packet often assembled with a leaflet or coupon inserted between the frame and the wrapping. To ensure that the coupon does not slip out of place as assembly operations proceed, the frame or the coupon itself is fashioned with at least one slot position to interlock with a corresponding part of the coupon or the frame, accordingly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a simple, inexpensive but effective authentication system and package which will enable end users of replacement parts to quickly and easily ascertain the authenticity of the parts contained in the package without necessitating the use of additional authentication equipment. In general, the authentication system for replacement parts of the present invention comprises a package constructed of a multi-layer material such as corrugated cardboard, having located between two of its layers a tear tape. The tear tape is inserted between the layers during manufacture of the multi-layered material and in such a manner that when the material is formed into packages, the tear tape will extend around a substantial portion of the package and cannot be removed without destroying the package or at least rendering it unreusable.

Abstract: A container assembly for housing liquid products and a prize therein which may be distributed with non-prize bearing containers comprising: a can for containing the liquid product in an interior chamber thereof, and a prize-holding subassembly positioned within the interior chamber for retaining a prize therein. The prize holding subassembly includes an expandable base portion which expands outwardly against interior side walls of the can to firmly grip the same in response to placing a closure on an open end of the can. The prize within the subassembly is moveable between a storage position within the can and a second position in juxtaposed, exposed relationship with the open end of the can in response to opening of the closure means.

Abstract: A carton (10) for enclosing and displaying articles has a detachably attached portion (34) integral to a support member (26) for displaying the carton (10) from a rack hanger. The detachable portion (34) can be removed without exposing the support member (26) or carton (10) to damage.

Abstract: A method of couponing utilizes a coupon comprised of a label material layer or sheet and an underlay material layer or sheet releasably adhered by non-tacky adhesive. The underlay sheet has a coating of pressure sensitive adhesive to which a release liner is releasably adhered. The coupon can carry a bar code which is not scannable when the coupon is adhered to merchandise, however, the bar code can be scanned when a portion of the coupon is removed and presented for redemption.

Abstract: A hinge-lid pack (10) for cigarettes or similar items is provided with a printing carrier (28) made of a separate blank and intended to accommodate pieces of information, advertisements, etc. The printer carrier (28) is arranged at the hinge-lid pack (10) such that a portion, namely the anchoring portion (29, 32), is located on the inner side of the lid (12), and another portion, namely a visible portion (30), projects from the hinge-lid pack and abuts the front wall (31) of the pack. The anchoring portion (29, 32) of the printing carrier (28) is severably anchored to the lid (11) by restraining the printing carrier between the lid corner tabs (19, 20) and a lid top wall (21).

Abstract: A plastic bag bundle comprised of a plurality of juxtaposed flat plastic bags each having a front and rear wall panel and a mouth opening for inserting one or more articles in the bag. A flat article(s), such as coupons, cards, packets, etc., is retained captive in one of the front and rear panels. The bundle is formed of bags having the flat article in some of said bags disposed offset from said article in others of said bags. The bags with the offset articles are interposed in a predetermined sequence with the other bags so as to form a bundle having a generally constant thickness in the area of the juxtaposed panels. Such bag bundles are used in bagging machines where articles are dropped in a first of this bundle of bags which is opened, and wherein the bundle is usually held on wicker pins disposed next to a loading station.

Abstract: A hinged lid cigarette pack includes a bottom portion defining a receptacle for the cigarettes and a hingably connected lid which closes over the cigarette. A tab is foldably connected to the front wall of the lid at a mating edge between the lid front wall and the bottom portion front wall. The tab comprises a front tab panel foldably connected to the lid front wall at the mating edge and a top tab panel foldably connected to the front tab panel via a first tab fold line. A back tab panel is foldably connected to the top panel via a second tab fold line which is located opposite to the first tab fold line. When the lid is closed, the respective tab panels lie in a face-to-face contact with corresponding front, top and back walls of the lid. When the lid is open, the tab does not interfere with access to the cigarettes. At the desired time, the tab is extended such that the panels lie in substantially the same plane to read messages printed thereon.

Abstract: A premium package having an easily removable premium panel secured thereto and disposed therein, includes a parallelepiped carton defining an interior void and having a pair of opposed major side panels and a pair of opposed minor side panels connecting the major side panels. At one end of the carton, a major end panel is secured to one of the major side panels and defines a tuck flap, the major end panel being movable between a closed position wherein it closes the one end of the carton and an open position wherein it enables access to the carton void. A premium panel is secured to the other of the major side panels by a line of weakness and disposed within the carton void.

Abstract: Gusseted plastic bags and methods of making the same in either rolls or stack packs, each bag having at least one plastic promotional strip extending along a side edge of the bag and secured adjacent to top and bottom edges. The promotional strip may be disposed either between the folded bag edges forming the gusset or outside of the gusset, and may or may not be perforated.